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REG~JVffl <br /> n~»..L~?_ <br /> ~7t:c~~ <br /> jB ran, <br /> Date.-------`=`-`-%-"'-'•. <br /> Courty Counctl <br /> ROYAL ORDER OF KAMEHAMEHA I <br /> MAMALA HOA CHAPTER II <br /> P.O. BOX 10171 <br /> HILO, HAWAII 96721 <br /> FEBRUARY 6 1997 <br /> To: A_ <br /> /l ~i~~Fi~'r/l'1 ~i~~i~6i~yr-~s~ <br /> 'Ui~ri~R/~ l7rrct•,ti <br /> Aloha Kakou, <br /> On behalf of the Royal Order of Kamehameha 1, Moku O Mamala Hoa, Heiau O <br /> Mamala Hoa, Helu Elua, I would like to clarifi' the position of our organization, with regards <br /> to the placement of a Kamehameha Statue in a proposed Hilo bavfront site. <br /> Although we agree that the statue can be in the Hilo area, we are absolutely~gainst <br /> placement of a Kamehameha Statue or statuary at the proposed site between Bishop and <br /> Pauahi Streets along the Kamehameha Ave, in Hilo. In our opinion this site and any site in the <br /> tidal wave zone is unacceptable. The two tremendous tsunamis of 1946 and 1960 are proof <br /> enough of our skepticism. We regret the Kamehameha Statue Committee's reluctance to <br /> reexamine there choice of site and to attempt to place statuary in honor of Hawaii's greatest <br /> hero in an area which was completely obliterated by past tsunamis. Statuary is supposed to be <br /> placed in an area to stand the test of time, obviously at this site it will only be a matter of time. <br /> The Royal Order of Kamehameha I is the oldest Hawaiian Society in existence, having <br /> been formed by King Kamehameha V in honor of Kamehameha I in April of 1865. We have been <br /> established in Hilo for 90 years. We have and will continue to contribute our mana'o and <br /> thoughts when and where we feel it necessary. <br /> For the rxord we would like to offer alternative sites to the placement of this statuary. <br /> 1. The Post Office courtyard on Waianuenue Ave. <br /> 2. Across the street from Union Elementary School (now vacant) <br /> 3. On the site of the proposed Kamehameha Schools/ Bishop Estate Campus. <br /> 4. University of Hawaii, Hilo Campus. <br /> 5. Waipio Valley lookout. <br /> In addition we have never agreed to bear financial, maintenance, security or liability <br /> costs for this project and regardless of a Hawaii Tribune Herald news article,. we do not surport <br /> the statuary's placement at the proposed site. <br /> Also to our knowlege, thjs proposed site is not as historically significant as the area near <br /> the Wailuku River. <br /> It has also come to our attention that the Naha Stone now in front of the Hilo Library <br /> may also be moved to this site. Again for the record any movement of this most sacred stone <br /> will be adamantly apposed by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. Thank you for your <br /> consideration in this matter. <br /> If you have any further information or questions regarding these matters please contact <br /> Kaka'olelo Robert Mckeen at 935-70~90~(e~v~e). <br /> <br /> Sincerely, +:9f'~~L-~4'~' ` Q <br /> Ka o e Ali'i Ro Mc auhau Ali'i Sir John Roberts C.K. <br /> Ali'i Ai Moku Ali'i Sir Pau Neves C.K. i;omua. hja 9 <br /> N'?le 1(0. i <br /> N.ef. 1'Vi PreseRMed COI/ryGIL <br /> r8ei'. I~te <br /> <br />